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The Center for Advanced Study in Theoretical Linguistics (CASTL) at the University of Tromsø currently seeks a post-doctoral research fellow in theoretical syntax and morphology. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a systematic fine-grained investigation of the morphological and syntactic properties of nominals across a representative sample of Bantu languages. The period of appointment is 3 years.

CASTL is a Norwegian Center of Excellence funded by the Research Council of Norway and the University of Tromsø. CASTL's primary research activity is within generative grammar with a focus on syntax, phonology, and language acquisition. This postdoc position is integrated in the project "Morphosyntax of Bantu Nouns" run by Knut Tarald Taraldsen and Michal Starke. The successful candidate will have a research record in theoretical syntax and morphology, and familiarity with the nanosyntactic framework will be regarded as an advantage. Everything else being equal, precedence will be given to candidates with research experience in Bantu linguistics. Native speaker competency in a Bantu language will also be considered an advantage.

The prerequisite for appointment in the position of post-doctoral research fellow is a doctoral degree, either a Norwegian PhD in linguistics or an equivalent foreign doctoral degree.

Applications must be accompanied by a research proposal, including a work schedule. Appointments are made on the understanding that the research project will be completed within the contract term.

After employment a plan will be drawn up showing how the research project is to be implemented. This plan will be part of the employment contract for the fixed term and shall cover the project description and work schedule. The plan shall also state the amount of potential teaching or equivalent work for The University of Tromsø required. The plan shall also state who is responsible for providing academic supervision.

Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. The main emphasis will be placed on assessment of the submitted scholarly works and the research proposal.

How to apply: The application is to be submitted electronically on the application form available at 'Apply for this job' at application URL below.

In addition, applicants should send 4 copies of the following: the application, a research proposal including a work schedule, a CV, certified copies of diplomas, references and a list of scholarly works to the address below.

All documentation that is to be evaluated must be certified and translated into English or a Scandinavian language.

THE SCHOLARLY WORKS - published or unpublished - that should be taken into consideration during the evaluation process must be submitted in 3 copies arranged as 3 complete sets. The scholarly works should be sent directly, within the closing date for applications, to the address below.

Submissions must be postmarked within the application deadline. Both shipments and the application must be marked with the reference number: 2010/2361